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New Galaxy Fold hands-on: Rising like a phoenix from the ashes!

New Galaxy Fold hands-on: Rising like a phoenix from the ashes!

Many were quick to write off the Galaxy Fold when Samsung decided to delay the launch. They felt that Samsung had rushed the product in order to beat Huawei to the market. Much like the death knell was rung for the Galaxy Note series after the Galaxy Note 7, the critics called on Samsung to […]

  • By Danny Dorresteijn
  • 5 years ago
September security patch rolling out to the Galaxy A30 and A7 (2018)

September security patch rolling out to the Galaxy A30 and A7 (2018)

Samsung kickstarted the rollout of the September 2019 security patch earlier this week, beginning with the Galaxy Note 10/10+. It has now released the same update to the Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A7 (2018) as well. If you’re wondering when the Galaxy S10 and other top-end models will get a similar update, do note that […]

  • By Naresh
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 September security update rolling out

Galaxy Note 8 September security update rolling out

The Galaxy Note 8 is now receiving a software update that brings the September 2019 security patch to the device. Samsung was quick to push out the September patch to the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+, and it seems the Galaxy Note 8 has managed to grab a seat on the express update train […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
The Galaxy Fold has already sold out in South Korea

The Galaxy Fold has already sold out in South Korea

It seems that Samsung is seeing quite the response for the Galaxy Fold in its home country. South Korea is the first market to get the Galaxy Fold. The device has gone on sale there today and it appears that the first batch has already sold out. Samsung Electronics told Korean media outlets today that […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy A90 5G will not receive monthly security updates

Galaxy A90 5G will not receive monthly security updates

The Galaxy A90 5G is the first non-flagship 5G smartphone from Samsung. That being said, it's not exactly cheap either. It's at the top end of Samsung's Galaxy A series. If you thought that this meant it would receive monthly security updates, think again. Samsung has made it clear from the get-go that the Galaxy […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Samsung US cancels original Galaxy Fold pre-orders, offers $250 credit

Samsung US cancels original Galaxy Fold pre-orders, offers $250 credit

Galaxy Fold enthusiasts in the United States seem to be getting the short end of the stick. Not only will the foldable phone launch later in the USA compared to Europe, but it seems that Samsung has now canceled all of the original Galaxy Fold pre-orders registered stateside. Samsung’s statement sent out to customers who […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Samsung will not sell the Galaxy Fold 5G in the United States

Samsung will not sell the Galaxy Fold 5G in the United States

Samsung is one of the very few manufacturers offering 5G-capable smartphones in the United States. Major carriers in the country have already launched their 5G networks in select areas. Even as the company strives to get a bigger piece of the 5G pie, Samsung has decided not to sell the Galaxy Fold 5G in the […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
September 18 confirmed as the Galaxy Fold release date in Europe

September 18 confirmed as the Galaxy Fold release date in Europe

The Galaxy Fold will be hitting select European markets on September 18, a little under two weeks after its South Korean debut. Samsung confirmed the release date at its IFA 2019 presentation; Germany, France, and the UK will be the first European countries where consumers will be able to pick up Samsung's foldable smartphone. Samsung […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
T-Mobile USA testing Android 10 for Galaxy Note 10 and S10

T-Mobile USA testing Android 10 for Galaxy Note 10 and S10

T-Mobile was painfully slow in bringing Android Pie to the Galaxy Note 9, having pushed the software into testing months after Google’s original release and after Samsung released the official update for unlocked units in other markets. Fortunately, it seems that history will not repeat in regards to Android 10 and the Galaxy Note 10 […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Fold US release date might be September 27

Galaxy Fold US release date might be September 27

Update: Bloomberg is also reporting that the Galaxy Fold could release in the US on September 27. Samsung hasn't revealed the release date yet, but with European markets set to get the Fold on September 18th, the company isn't likely to take a lot of time to bring the device to North American shores, especially […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Report: Galaxy Note 10 cryptocurrency edition to launch in South Korea

Report: Galaxy Note 10 cryptocurrency edition to launch in South Korea

Samsung is reportedly planning to release a Galaxy Note 10 cryptocurrency edition in collaboration with Kakao Corp. According to Cointelegraph citing a WSJ report, the Galaxy Note 10 variant will be marketed as the “KlaytnPhone.” The name stems from Kakao’s blockchain network called Klaytn which was introduced last October. The smartphone will offer various Klaytn […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
PSA: You don’t have to point the S Pen at the Note 10 for Air Actions

PSA: You don’t have to point the S Pen at the Note 10 for Air Actions

This year, Samsung enriched the S Pen with a new feature called Air Actions. It gives Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ users the ability to remotely control certain applications, to an extent, using S Pen gestures. What you may or may not know, however, is that performing Air Actions doesn’t require users to point […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Samsung starting express mobile repair bus service in Germany

Samsung starting express mobile repair bus service in Germany

Starting October, you will be able to get your Galaxy phone or smartwatch repaired wherever you desire by simply calling up Samsung and asking for one of their express repair vans, at least if you're in Germany. Samsung has revealed the Express Repair service at IFA 2019 in Berlin – the service will have a […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Daily Deal: 40% off Samsung HMD Odyssey+ VR headset

Daily Deal: 40% off Samsung HMD Odyssey+ VR headset

Virtual reality has been around for a few years already and we've seen massive improvements in the possibilities and the quality of VR content. Virtual reality makes for an immersive experience in gaming, watching videos, and more, and Samsung's HMD Odyssey+ is one of the best standalone VR headsets out there. It gives you access to […]

  • By SM Picks
  • 5 years ago
Samsung makes the rugged Galaxy Tab Active Pro official

Samsung makes the rugged Galaxy Tab Active Pro official

For the last few weeks, we have seen bits and pieces of evidence of Samsung working on a new tablet. Most recently, it was spotted at the FCC, securing necessary regulatory approvals before hitting the market. Samsung has now made this tablet official in Germany, and as predicted, it is the Galaxy Tab Active Pro. […]

  • By Naresh
  • 5 years ago
All the Galaxy Fold changes you need to know about

All the Galaxy Fold changes you need to know about

The Galaxy Fold is coming out tomorrow and so ends the long wait for those who were looking forward to Samsung's first foldable smartphone. It was supposed to be released in April this year. However, there were issues that needed to be addressed. Samsung decided to delay the launch and focus on improving certain aspects […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Samsung celebrates five decades of innovation at IFA 2019 with new products

Samsung celebrates five decades of innovation at IFA 2019 with new products

Samsung is commemorating its 50th anniversary at IFA 2019 in Berlin. It conducted a press conference today as part of the trade show to talk about the advancements in connectivity and innovation that it has made over the past five decades. Never one to rest on its laurels, Samsung also talked about its plans for […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
What is the Galaxy Fold Premier Service that Samsung’s talking about?

What is the Galaxy Fold Premier Service that Samsung’s talking about?

The Galaxy Fold is finally, finally coming out tomorrow. South Korea is the first country to get Samsung's first foldable smartphone. The company has confirmed that it will be rolling out this device to more countries across the globe in the coming weeks. When it was initially preparing to launch the Galaxy Fold in April […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Fold will finally be available for purchase starting tomorrow

Galaxy Fold will finally be available for purchase starting tomorrow

It was reported last week that the Galaxy Fold release date might be September 6, at least in South Korea. Samsung had previously confirmed that it would be launching the device in September. The company today announced that customers in South Korea will finally be able to purchase the Galaxy Fold starting tomorrow, September 6. […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Game Launcher-Discord integration goes live for the Galaxy S10

Game Launcher-Discord integration goes live for the Galaxy S10

The launch of the Galaxy Note 10 series marked the beginning of a new collaboration between Samsung and Discord, whereby mobile game enthusiasts using the latest flagship can link their Discord account with Game Launcher and gain access to exclusive features. This includes a list of Discord friends shown directly in the Game Launcher, as well […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago